Catholic Charities proudly provides two Senior Corps Programs: the Senior Companion Program and the Foster Grandparent Program. This week we celebrate the committed individuals who volunteer their time and energy to help others within this programs. Senior Corps volunteers work in countless ways to make our communities stronger.

Senior Companion Program
Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee and Will Counties
Contact: Mari Ruiz at 815.724.1134 or click here to email.
Offers adults age 55 and older the opportunity to support and interact with their homebound frail peers through regularly scheduled home visits.  Income eligible Senior Companion volunteers receive a modest tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursement and generally volunteer 20 hours per week.

Foster Grandparent Program
Will County
Contact: Mari Ruiz at 815.724.1134 or click here to email.
Offers adults age 55 and older the opportunity to work with children with special needs at local elementary schools and preschools. Foster Grandparent volunteers receive a modest tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursement and generally volunteer 20 hours per week.

Posted by Maggie Snow on Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 @ 10:01PM
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Tags: foster grandparent program, senior companion program, Senior Corps